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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2011
Juan Gabriel Hincapie Ordonez, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Stephen Ruble, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Jason J. Hamann, Blaine, MN (US);
Eric A. Mokelke, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Shantha Arcot-krishnamurthy, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Kevin John Stalsberg, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
David J. Ternes, Roseville, MN (US);
Juan Gabriel Hincapie Ordonez, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Stephen Ruble, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Jason J. Hamann, Blaine, MN (US);
Eric A. Mokelke, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Shantha Arcot-Krishnamurthy, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Kevin John Stalsberg, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
David J. Ternes, Roseville, MN (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Various neural stimulator embodiments comprise controller circuitry, neural stimulation output circuitry, sensor circuitry and a memory. The neural stimulation output circuitry is configured to deliver the neural stimulation. The controller circuitry is configured to control stimulation parameters of the neural stimulation delivered by the neural stimulation output circuitry. The sensor circuitry, including at least one sensor, is configured to sense a response to the neural stimulation. The controller is configured to communicate with the sensor circuitry. The memory has instructions stored therein, operable on by the controller circuitry. The instructions include instructions for delivering neural stimulation using the neural stimulation output circuitry, instructions for controlling a titration sweep wherein the titration sweep varies stimulation parameter values, and instructions for monitoring a response to the titration sweep and automatically selecting stimulation parameters that provide an efficacious neural stimulation and provide a desirable safety margin to prevent injury to neural tissue.